Big Bear Lake is the perfect place for some peaceful paddling. You are allowed to paddle anywhere on Big Bear lake except within a few hundred feet of the dam. Here are the hotspots:
Grout Bay has marshes and beaver dams to explore,
it is also next to a bald eagle preserve
where frequent sitings are noted.
The Grout Bay picnic area is a nice place to launch.
(Northwest side of the lake near town of Fawnskin)
Boulder Bay, on the southwest side of the lake
next to highway 18 is the most picturesque spot on the lake and
has a large parking area where you can launch.
Large boulders jut out of the water in a small bay.
China Island is a small island with oriental styled cottages
between Boulder Bay and the dam.
Paddle west from Boulder Bay (Boulder Bay is good launch spot)
along the shore and you can’t miss it.
It was built before the water rose after they built the damn.
Pine Knot Ave:
There is a nice launch spot between the Post office and the Marina.
You can park just a few feet from the water and unload.
Paddling along the short East and West from Pine Knot is fairly protected from the windy center of the lake.
WARNING! You need a Big Bear Lake Boat Permit and Zebra Mussel inspection or you will be ticketed!
Help Protect our lake:
Kayak Canoe Big Bear Lake Permits / Fees - Permits: (909) 866-5796
Paddling opportunities at the above spots are diminished
if the lake is more than 11 feet below full.
Check Current Big Bear Lake Conditions
Lake Statistics
Elevation 6743′
Length 7 miles
Average Lake Width 1/2 mile
Shoreline 22 miles
Maximum Water Depth 72′ 4″
Average Water Depth 35′
Lake Storage Capacity 73,370 Acre Feet Daily or yearly lake permits may be required depending on boat size.
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Real Estate Tip #628
Beware that certain types of marble used in countertops has been found to be releasing hazardous levels of radon gas. Some marble can contain high levels of Uranium releasing radiation and radon gas.
Bottom line, if you are buying a house with marble countertops, have it tested with a geiger counter!
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On your marks. Get Set. Run!
The first ever Big Bear Marathon is coming to Big Bear on
Saturday September 6th 2008!
The Big Bear Hostel has one of the best locations!
We are just 2 blocks from the Start/Finish line!
For more information, see the promoters website at:
HBTEVENTS.com
Be sure to check our availability and make a reservation early!
CLICK HERE FOR BIG BEAR HOSTEL RESERVATIONS / AVAILABILITY
Yoshi Yoshino stayed at the hostel and taught us about the benefits of running barefoot!
Listen to the PBS interview:
http://www.kpbs.org/news/local?id=7294
“There isn’t a lot of scientific study on barefoot training. Research
has shown that wearing shoes to exercise takes more energy, and
that barefoot runners use about 4% less oxygen than shod runners.
Other studies suggest barefoot athletes naturally compensate for
the lack of cushioning and land more softly than runners in shoes,
putting less shock and strain on the rest of the body. Barefoot
runners also tend to land in the middle of their foot, which can
improve running form and reduce injury.”
- The Wall Street Journal
more info:
www.runningbarefoot.org
Barefoot Running Research - www.sportsci.org/jour/0103/mw.htm.
Rubber Feet - http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/
Chi Running
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In 1967 the largest Joshua Tree in the world was discovered near Big Bear Lake!
I’ve been here for six years and hadn’t heard about this spot.
I wrote up the details near the bottom of this page:
http://joshuatreehostel.com/
promoting the Big Bear Hostel for travelers going to Joshua Tree NP.
Check it out!
Hi,
This blog is a little bit outdoor adventure guide, Big Bear Lake information, personal adventure, journal, and promotional space for my hostel! -BigBearHostel.com
Its the best place for cool outdoorsy adventurous open minded souls to stay in Big Bear.
Stay tuned for plenty of local Big Bear information, entertaining talk and whimsical tangents about who knows what!
Here are some links to help you get started planning your Big Bear adventures:
Big Bear Lake Mountain Bike Trail Guide - Trail Descriptions & GPS Trails in Google Earth
BigBearOutdoorActivities.com - Group adventures in the Big Bear area!
BigBearMountainResorts.com - Snowboarding and Ski Resort (bikes in summer)